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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-12-08, Page 35Wednesday, December 8, 2004 Exeter Times—Advocate 35 Exeter Public donates The Christmas tree at Exeter Public School is surrounded by toys donated by stu- dents that will go to the Huron County Christmas Bureau. From left are students Raven Gagne, Zack Dunlop -Gage and Kirsty Howe. Grade 2 teacher CindyVisser thanks the parents for their involvement.The Exeter branch of the Christmas Bureau, at Precious Blood Roman Catholic Church, is open this week to receive donations. Call 1-800-265-5198 for more information. (photo/Scott Nixon) cooking with memories BY DEBBY WAGLER IT WOULDN'T BE DECEMBER IFI WASN'T SHARING SOME BAKING RECIPES! MY CHRISTMAS BAKING HAS KEPT ME VERY BUSY AND MY OWN KIDS ARE RELIEVED WHEN THE LAST ORDERS GO OUT AND THEY CAN FINALLY GET INTO THE FROZEN COOKIES AND SQUARES FOR SOME OF THEIR FAVOURITES. I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD SHARE IN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS A COUPLE FAVOURITE RECIPES! ENJOY! CARAMELTOFFEE BARS This recipe is #1 favourite of many of my customers and most of my family. The recipe is not a secret, has been given out many times and I find there is nothing more special than sharing something great with others to enjoy! Base: 1/2 cup melted butter 1/4 cup white sugar 1 beaten egg 1 I/4 cup flour pinch salt 1/2 tsp vanilla Mix well and spread in a 9 by 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes till nicely browned. Cool. Filling: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 4 tbsp corn syrup 1 can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk Bring to a boil over med. heat stirring frequently and then boil stirring constantly for 6 minutes. You will notice brown flecks in the filling and that is normal but you do not want it to burn so be very careful to stir. Remove from heat and beat with electric beater for 3 minutes. Pour over base and then sprinkle with I 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips. Cool completely before cutting and storing in freezer or fridge. WOW!! Goshen UCW to hold Christmas party Dec. 16 By Joan Beierling VARNA CORRESPONDENT VARNA — The Stan Lee Club held their Christmas gathering on Dec. 1 in the Complex with 32 present. A lovely turkey dinner was served by Sandra's Catering. Elly Van Bergen gave a Christmas reading and said the blessing. Ralph Stephenson thanked Sandra and her group for the meal. President Charles Reid brought greetings to all and conducted the meet- ing. Draw winners were Bill Taylor, Hugh McBride, Bernice Reid, Ivan McClymont, Bill Dowson, Marlene Deichert, Eleanor McAsh, Arnold Keys, Mack Webster and Leona McBride. Thanks was extended to all who donated prizes. High euchre win- ners were Janet Webster and Bill Taylor. Consolation winners were Nora Keys and Hugh McBride. The next meeting will be Thurs., Jan 6 at 2 p.m. in the Complex. The Celebration of White Gift was held in Varna Church on the Second Sunday of Advent. Terri and Madison Louch lit the candle of peace. Pastor Van Bergen spoke with the children about St. Nicholas as Dec. 5 is St. Nicholas Day. The choir sang Come Thou Long Expected Jesus. Marg Robinson read the Scripture and Carol Simons read 'A Prayer of Santa Clause'. Pastor Van Bergen's message was on the Advent Challenge. Church next Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent, will be held in Varna on Dec. 12. Dec. 19 will be Christmas Sunday at Goshen Church. A Christmas Eve service will be held Dec. 24 at 8 p.m. in the Varna Church. Pastor Van Bergen wishes to thank her helpers, Sandra Turner and Terri Louch for their help at the Advent tea and also to the ladies of the congregation who made the delicious squares and cook- ies. Pastor Van Bergen reports that $299.15 was raised for the M&S at the Advent tea. Dec. 14 an invitation is extended to Varna and Goshen UCW from the Zurich Mennonite Ladies to their special Christmas evening with the Seaforth Harmony Hi-Lites at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 Goshen UCW have their Christmas party in the Goshen Church. Annual meetings are scheduled for Varna on Feb. 13 and Goshen Feb. 20, 2005. VARNA NEWS Members presented with CWL service pins EXETER - The December meeting of the Precious Blood Catholic Women's League was held Nov. 30 in the church hall following the 6 p.m. mass. The December meeting was early this year as Precious Blood Parish is hosting the Huron County Christmas Bureau. Members and their husbands enjoyed a deli- cious potluck dinner. President Joan Agnew present- ed Father Ray Lawhead with a Christmas gift. A collection of teen gifts and dona- tions was made for the Christmas Bureau. Service pins were pre- sented to the following members: Ghislaine Wydooghe 50 years; Aggie Groenewegen 40 years; Nellie Mommersteeg 40 ►+� years; and Mary Dekort 25 years. The new executive was 2005-2006 was announced. Mary Koricina's group deco- rated the hall and pro- vided the entertainment. Linda O'Rourke sang many beautiful Christmas carols and Julia O'Rourke accompa- nied her at the piano. Agnew thanked Koricina's group for the lovely evening. Father Lawhead drew names for door prizes Healthy Babies for a healthier Ontario CLINTON — As part of its Best Start Plan, the McGuinty government is investing in the healthy development of Ontario's youngest children by strengthening early screening and sup- port programs, Huron -Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell announced last week. "It is critical for us to identify children and families who need support early and get them the help they need. We know that early intervention is the very best way to help children," said Mitchell. "Improving the healthy development of our youngest children is a key part of our Best Start Plan to help children arrive at school ready to learn." Starting in January, the government is investing $299,937 to support fami- lies in this region, including: • $ 80,836 for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program goes to the Huron County Health Unit; • $73,550 for the Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program goes to the Grey -Bruce Health Unit; • $21,531 for the Preschool Speech and Language Program goes to the Huron -Perth Speech and Language Program and Stratford General Hospital (to be shared by the Avon Maitland District School Board and the Stratford General Hospital); • $25,767 for the Preschool Speech and Language Program goes to the Grey -Bruce Speech and Language Program and the Grey -Bruce Regional Health Centre; • $98,253 for the Infant Hearing Program goes to the Thames Valley/Middlesex — London Health Unit (covers Huron and Bruce Counties). This ongoing investment will mean all consenting mothers and newborns will be screened for developmental delays or risk factors at the hospital, followed by a phone call within 48 hours. Those who need extra help will continue to receive home visits and be referred to other support programs in their com- munity. "We know that if we can step in and help young families as soon as their baby is born, and even before, we can provide the help that is needed to give the children in Huron the best start," said Minister of Children and Youth Services Dr. Marie Bountrogianni. Province -wide, the government is investing an additional $8.35 million in the Healthy Babies Healthy Children program and $6 million in the Infant Hearing and Preschool Speech and Language programs. A child's language development when he/she gets to Grade 1 is the single most reliable indicator of academic success. 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